Miami (AP) - A seven-year-old African-American Miami, F.L. boy was at the center of a courtroom drama yesterday when he challenged a judge's ruling over who should have custody of him. The boy has a history of being beaten by his parents and the court initially awarded custody to his aunt, in keeping with child custody law and regulations requiring that family unity be maintained to the degree possible. The boy surprised the legal system and child advocacy experts when he proclaimed that his aunt beat him more than his parents and he adamantly refused to live with her. When the judge then suggested that he live with his grandparents, the
boy cried out that t hey also beat him. After considering the remainder of the immediate family and learning that domestic violence was apparently a way of life among them, the judge took the unprecedented step of allowing the boy to propose who should have custody of him. After two recesses to check legal references and confer with child welfare officials, the judge granted temporary custody to the Miami Dolphins Football team, whom the boy firmly believes are not capable of beating anyone.
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Comments (10)
Ah to be a fan of a 0-11 team.
Thugmeister | 11/29/07, 12:38 PM
Report Offensive CommentFunny ending to what was a sad beginning.
J. HOVA: BROOKLYN'S OWN | 11/29/07, 12:40 PM
Report Offensive CommentYeah you got me going with that one.. I am a Fin-Fan as the name suggest so you lured me in for the beating !!! LOL!!!!
Fin-Fan | 11/29/07, 01:29 PM
Report Offensive Comment0-11
Anthony E. | 11/29/07, 01:39 PM
Report Offensive CommentHeard it already on one of the radio stations but it was still funny.
nascarzorin | 11/29/07, 02:30 PM
Report Offensive CommentThat was hilarious and true. The best the boy could hope for is to be killed with kindness(soft play) and generousity(apple turnovers).
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Roy 4 Cassidy | 11/29/07, 05:20 PM
Report Offensive CommentLOL
Rada4life | 11/30/07, 07:51 AM
Report Offensive CommentFantastique, can't wait to tell a co-worker tomorrow as he is a fin fan.
SOCALGAL | 12/01/07, 04:43 AM
Report Offensive CommentLOLOLOLOLOL
However, will thecourt change its mind if they beat the Jesters?
KPKahder-Hates TW Cable Co | 12/01/07, 08:40 PM
Report Offensive CommentThat is to funny
Daveita | 12/08/07, 01:24 AM
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